Dujiangyan Irrigation System and Mount Qingcheng Walking Tour
Different from many other tour groups, we will take you to explore these two places by walking, so that you will see much more than many other tourists who often use batter car and cable car during their visit.
Dujiangyan Irrigation System and Mount Qingcheng Walking Tour is a classic one day escape from the bustling city. Dujiangyan Irrigation System was built more than 2,200 years ago and is probably the oldest functioning water-control project in the world. Together with the Taoism birthplace of Mount Qingcheng, these two attractions were included on the list of UNESCO world heritage sites in 2000. During this day trip, you will be inspired by the harmony between human and nature at the Dujiangyan Irrigation System, and you could also feel the sacred Taoist spirit when hiking on the holy Mount Qingcheng.
per adult from
$395
NZDDuration
11 to 12 hours
Pickup
Hotel pickup available
Voucher
Mobile ticket
What's included :
- Private transportation
- English speaking tour guide service
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Entry/Admission - Dujiangyan Irrigation System
- Entry/Admission - Mount Qingcheng
What's excluded :
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Your other personal expenses
- This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Dujiangyan Irrigation System, On the Minjiang River at the west of Dujiangyan, Dujiangyan 611830 China
At 08:00am your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Chengdu and head for Dujiangyan city which is located 60 kilometers (37 miles) from Chengdu, it will take about 1.5 hours on the way.
First you will visit the great Dujiangyan Irrigation System that built by the ancient Chinese over 2,000 years ago. In order to control floods and in the meanwhile irrigate the farmland on the Chengdu plain, the ancient Chinese constructed this huge project, which has made Chengdu one of the richest regions of China during the past 2,000 years. The construction of this project is an ancient technological wonder of the country.
We will explore this big water project by walking, and our guide will also take you to explore the temples and ancient trade trails in the mountains at the other side of the river, where many other tour groups do not go because of not willing to walk too much. You will spend about 2 hours in total at the irrigation system learning about the history and culture of this ancient project.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Mount Qingcheng, Qingcheng Mountain Town, Chengdu 611844 China
In the afternoon you will head to Mount Qingcheng. It’s a holy mountain of Taoism. You will explore the mountain by walking, during which you will visit the Taoism architecture around. You will learn a lot about the Taoism culture and philosophy by visiting the temples, and in the meanwhile, if you like you may sit down at a tea house in the mountain and try some local tea.
When getting down the mountain, we will drive back to Chengdu and your guide and driver will send you back to the hotel.
Duration: 4 hours Departure Point :
Traveler pickup is offered
Our guide and driver will meet you at the lobby of your hotel in Chengdu.Departure Time :
8:00 AMReturn Detail :
-Hotel Pickup :
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Language
English - Guide
Age Req.
-
Fitness Req.
None
Group Size
15
Organised by Sichuan Adventure
Activity ID: V-44384P19
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